Good Shepherd School is a private, evangelical school providing excellence in Christian education.
The teaching and learning focuses on a quality, academic environment that values godly character and parental involvement.
As Christian professional educators, we have the responsibility to model the master of all teachers, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Only those who follow and seek to be like Christ can lead a child to truth and the understanding of a worldview that includes God.
God is the author of life. Education equips a person to experience and visualize the most meaningful and rewarding life possible.
Then it is reasonable to appropriate His principles and His Spirit to define and influence the best education for our children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
282 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Half Day Preschool:$2,745 per preschool child ($305/month x 9 months)
Full Day Pre-K:$4,725 per preK child ($393.75/month x 12 months July-June)
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School Notes
- School Motto: Good Shepherd Preschool鈥檚 purpose is to partner with families to provide a private, Christ-centered education.
- Good Shepherd School is a private, evangelical school providing excellence in Christian education.
- The teaching and learning focuses on a quality, academic environment that values godly character and parental involvement.
- As Christian professional educators, we have the responsibility to model the master of all teachers, our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Only those who follow and seek to be like Christ can lead a child to truth and the understanding of a worldview that includes God.
- God is the author of life.
- Education equips a person to experience and visualize the most meaningful and rewarding life possible.
- Then it is reasonable to appropriate His principles and His Spirit to define and influence the best education for our children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Good Shepherd School often compared to?
Good Shepherd School is often viewed alongside schools like Damascus Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Good Shepherd School's ranking?
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Good Shepherd School is Damascus Christian School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hood View Adventist School (2.6 miles away)
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(503) 663-4568
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-4568
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Damascus Christian School
(Christian)
14251 Se Rust Way
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 668-4100
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 668-4100
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
27710 Se Strebin Road
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 661-0606
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 661-0606
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students Tuition listed
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
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Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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3605 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-1032
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-1032
1096.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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